April 11 Newsletter
Thursday, April 11
Over the past four years, the School District of Beloit has been committed to providing our teachers and staff with time for professional learning opportunities through our bi-monthly Early Release Wednesdays program. Professional learning opportunities for teachers and staff are instrumental in fostering growth, sharing best practices, and focusing on student academic achievement.
In response to feedback from both our staff and families, it has become apparent that the current structure of our early release program presented challenges for many families, who had to make schedule adjustments to accommodate the altered school schedules. We have carefully considered this feedback and, as a result, decided to discontinue our Early Release Wednesdays for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
Our teachers and staff will still have professional learning opportunities each month, as we recognize the importance of maintaining academic excellence in our district. For your reference and convenience, I have attached the 2024-2025 school year calendar and it has been uploaded to our website and app. This will ensure that you have time to plan for the upcoming school year and our scheduled professional learning days for our staff, in which students will not be in school.
This adjustment will alleviate scheduling burdens for our families and ensure that our focus on student academic achievement remains resolute. By restructuring our approach to professional learning, we aim to create a more seamless and supportive learning environment for all members of our school community.
Thank you for your continued support as we strive to enhance the educational experience for our students and empower our educators to reach their full potential.
In service,
Dr. Willie E. Garrison II
School District of Beloit Superintendent
Thank You Green Bay Packers!
This morning, former and current Green Bay Packers players Bryan Bulaga, Mike Daniels, Alex Green, Elgton Jenkins, Kenny Clark, Rasheed Walker, and President/CEO Mark Murphy made a surprise stop at Beloit Memorial High School on their 2024 Tailgate Tour. We thank them for inspiring and motivating our students to dream big, set goals, ask for help, and never give up. They serve as role models, demonstrating that with dedication and hard work, anything is possible.
Join us to discuss the critical topic of student attendance and its impact on academic achievement.
This workshop is designed to facilitate discussions between the School District of Beloit, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction leaders, families, staff, and community partners to explore effective strategies to improve attendance rates and reduce absenteeism in our schools.
This workshop provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and gain insights to addressing attendance challenges in our district and state.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6, kicks-off Teacher Appreciation Week. It's the perfect time to show teachers how much we appreciate their dedication to our students and families. If you want to recognize one of our SDB teachers, please complete this nomination form by Tuesday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m. Please note that nominations are limited to one per family.
Teachers who are nominated will be recognized on our Facebook page and posted to our website during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Summer School
Summer School Dates
Session 1: June 25 - July 12
Session 2: July 15 - August 1
Important Upcoming Dates
Term 3 Report Cards Sent Home: Friday, April 12
Upcoming Wednesday Early Release Dates: April 17, May 3 and 15
High School Conferences: Thursday, April 25
Summer School Registration Begins: Monday, April 29
No School/Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
Last Day of School for Seniors: Thursday, June 6
Last day of School for 4k-11 grade students: Friday, June 7
Class of 2024 Graduation: Saturday, June 8
At the School District of Beloit, we enjoy sharing events, achievements, and recognitions highlighting our students, staff, and community partners. We provide transparent and up-to-date information and communication through our social media platforms, our SDB App, website, weekly school newsletters, and my newsletter. We appreciate the positive engagement by everyone who follows us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and stays connected with us by downloading our SDB App or accessing our News Tab.
We believe in respectful, truthful, and encouraging messaging and communication. We will continue to communicate in that manner with our students, staff, families, and community.